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Vatican revokes multiple parish fund transfers in Buffalo Diocese amid disputed merger plan

The Dicastery for the Clergy struck down Buffalo Bishop Michael Fisher’s “assessment allocation decrees” after appeals from the parishes.

Lawsuit before Supreme Court seeks to force U.S. bishops to return ‘millions’ of papal donations

A Rhode Island man claims he was misled by Church leaders about Peter’s Pence, the ancient offering to the Holy See.

Advanced technology recovers 42 lost pages of ancient New Testament manuscript

Among the key findings are ancient lists of chapters considered the oldest known for St. Paul’s epistles, which differ notably from the current division of these texts.

U.S. bishops urge Congress to reject IVF mandate, citing harm to embryos and conscience rights

Bishops said mandating insurance coverage for IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies violates human dignity, threatens religious freedom, and ignores restorative medical alternatives.

Diocese of Oakland announces closure of 13 parishes amid declining resources

“The status quo is not sustainable nor is it serving God’s people,” Bishop Michael Barber said.

Catholic bishops warn against failure of nuclear treaty, urge renewed push for disarmament

“Clearly the nuclear threats are escalating,” the bishops said, “and we are sliding backwards with massive modernization programs to keep nuclear weapons forever.”

Our Lady of Christendom pilgrimage takes place in Italy for the sanctification of souls

The April 25–27 pilgrimage, one of several featuring the Traditional Latin Mass, set out from St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome and concluded at the Benedictine monastery in Subiaco, Italy.

Prosecutors say Oklahoma deacon stole more than $1.4 million from Tulsa parish

Deacon John Sommer allegedly transferred funds into a private bank account while serving as parish manager.

Bishops announce shrine honoring Father Augustine Tolton

The shrine will be a holy site of the first recognized Black Catholic priest in the United States.

Central Minnesota diocese to merge 131 parishes into 48 parish groups

Due to a shortage of priests and parishioners, the Diocese of Saint Cloud in central Minnesota is sharply reducing parishes as part of a long-term pastoral initiative.